Crows Nest Marina & Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
95
Score
Crows Nest Marina & Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Restaurants in Venice average 79, so Crows Nest Marina & Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
12B-07-4
95
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed casino butter at oyster bar area not properly time marked. Operator time marked butter correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at outside mop sink area.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed paper towel dispenser for handwashing sink at oyster bar area is over equipment and food making them exposed to splash and dripping from hands.
24-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of meat on floor under racks in downstairs walk-in-cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
61
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed knife stored in unclean able leather sheath.
24-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna at prep area cooler not removed from reduced oxygen packet. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at backside cooks line.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at back cooks line.
21-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles on counters at backside cooks line.
21-44-1
78
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed down stairs bar dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer.
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling raw fish then change gloves without washing hands. Instructed operator and employee to on proper procedures for handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching hair and face. Instructed operator and employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on prep tab next to food. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open at downstairs kitchen are soiled. Soda nozzle nat down stairs bar has mold-like substance. Observed operator remove and clean both items. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed bus tubs of clean dishes stored on floor under clean dish rack. Repeat 12-14-23 **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and plastic containers at 3 compartment sink stored not inverted below dusty ceiling vent.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter at prep table across from dishwasher machine.
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple working containers of spices and food in prep kitchen and cooks line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed prep cook wearing watch and bracelet while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at clean dish rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pan of fish on floor in upstairs Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move fish for proper storage. Repeat 12-14-23 **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food at prep table across from dishwasher machine.
21-44-1
Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at clean dish rack.
24-18-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup use as scoop in spice mix. Observed operator remove cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over 3 compartment sink covered dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed tag not keep with oysters at cooks line. Repeat 12-14-23 **Repeat Violation**
01C-06-5
26
Dec 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut fish in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container and placed on cooks line without tag information.
01C-06-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean dish-ware stored in bus tubs on floor under clean dish racks
24-26-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter at cooks line. Repeat 10-16-23 **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraint. Observed employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on food prep counters Salad station and raw seafood bar areas. Repeat 10-16-23. Observed operator move buckets for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauces, and cases of beef on floor in Walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
67
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed hollandaise sauce at cooks line not time marked. Observed operator time mark sauce appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not provide Time as a Control sheet at time of inspection. Email operater new copy of Time as a Control sheet. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf at cooks line. Observed operator remove beverages. Repeat 4-5-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cooks preparing food with watches and bracelets on.
13-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter at cooks line next to steam well. Observed operator remove bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
67
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed employee beverages on counters in prep area and cooks line. Observed operator remove all beverages for proper storage. Repeat 10-17-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at oyster bar preparing food with out beard net.
13-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat 10-17-22
33-16-4
Basic - Uncleanable leather knife sheath in use to store knives at salad prep area.
14-55-4
74
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crows Nest Marina & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crows Nest Marina & Restaurant on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crows Nest Marina & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Crows Nest Marina & Restaurant.
How does Crows Nest Marina & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Crows Nest Marina & Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
Has Crows Nest Marina & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Crows Nest Marina & Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crows Nest Marina & Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Crows Nest Marina & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crows Nest Marina & Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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